How We Roll
Alvin & The Chipmunks (Family) Lyrics
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For the drop top, iced out, rocks hot
Dropping dollars, ladies holler, hey
Gotta get that cream
You know you got it made when they setting a parade
When you drop down, write a check in town
All just for one day
Whoa, don't you know that's how they roll?
Can you get down with the
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks (Baby, you know)
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
How we roll
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks (Baby, you know)
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
How we roll
How we roll, come on, can you feel it?
How we roll, yeah, yeah come on
Here's Theodore
You know you're here to stay when you're always getting paid
And you don't stop, never, no, it won't stop
No matter what they say
Gotta live the dream, take it Simon
You know you're here to stay when you hear they think you hit
'Cause we gots its, everybody fletch it
Got nothing to say
So we live the dream
Whoa, don't you know that's how they roll?
Can you get down with the
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks (Baby, you know)
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
How we roll
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks (Baby, you know)
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
How we roll
How we roll, come on, can you feel it?
How we roll, yeah, yeah, come on
Break it down now
Baby, it's how we roll
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
How we roll, come on, yeah
How we roll, baby, you know, you know, you know
How we roll, oh yeah
How we roll, oh yeah
How we roll
The lyrics of "How We Roll" by Alvin & The Chipmunks (Family) speak to the luxurious lifestyle of the chipmunks. They boast about their wealth and success, which is evident when they drop an Escalade for a drop-top, iced-out car, and when they write a check for a parade in town. Their goal, as expressed in the lyrics, is to "gotta get that cream," meaning they strive for financial success and to live the dream. They touch on the fact that they will always be getting paid and they won't stop, no matter what anyone says.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "funk of the chipmunks" several times and asks the listener if they can get down with it. The song also features a breakdown where the chipmunks take turns singing and rapping about their lavish lifestyle.
Overall, "How We Roll" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates the success and wealth of the chipmunks, encouraging listeners to join in on the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you got it made when you drop an Escalade
You're living the dream when you can afford to buy and drive a luxury car like an Escalade
For the drop top, iced out, rocks hot
Your car is even more impressive when it's a convertible with diamond-studded rims and a hot sound system
Dropping dollars, ladies holler, hey
Spending big money on fancy things catches the attention of women and makes you feel like a boss
Gotta get that cream
The ultimate goal is to make as much money as possible
You know you got it made when they setting a parade
You've reached ultimate success when people celebrate you with a parade
When you drop down, write a check in town
Making a big, showy purchase in public with a check proves that you have a lot of money and spend it without hesitation
All just for one day
Even if it's just for one day, feeling rich and successful is worth the expenditure
Whoa, don't you know that's how they roll?
This lifestyle of extravagance and showing off is how successful people live and behave
Can you get down with the funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks (Baby, you know)
Can you dance along with the catchy music and embrace this mindset?
How we roll
This is how we live and operate
You know you're here to stay when you're always getting paid
A sustainable career and consistent cash flow is a marker of long-term success
And you don't stop, never, no, it won't stop
The money keeps coming in and won't stop flowing anytime soon
No matter what they say
Critics and naysayers won't deter from this path of success
Gotta live the dream, take it Simon
We need to continue pursuing the dream of financial and social success, as Simon (one of the chipmunks) can attest to
You know you're here to stay when you hear they think you hit
People's perception of your success is an indicator that you've made it and are well-known
'Cause we gots its, everybody fletch it
We have tangible proof of success and others are envious of it
Got nothing to say
There's no need to defend or further explain our success - it speaks for itself
So we live the dream
We embrace and continue to pursue the fantasy of wealth and status
How we roll, come on, can you feel it?
This is how we operate, and can you feel and embody this lifestyle too?
How we roll, yeah, yeah come on
Let's continue in this way of living and succeeding
Baby, it's how we roll
This lifestyle and mentality of excess and success is ingrained in us
Funk, funk, funk of the chipmunks
This musical genre is the energetic and upbeat soundtrack of this lifestyle
How we roll, come on, yeah
Let's keep it up and embrace this way of living
How we roll, baby, you know, you know, you know
We live and breathe this mindset and lifestyle, and you should too
How we roll, oh yeah
We're proud of this way of life and will continue to embrace it
How we roll, oh yeah
We'll keep going and succeeding in this same way
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: ALANA DA FONSECA, ALI THEODORE, JOSEPH KATSAROS, ZACH DANZIGER
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